Visitor Publish by Miriam Judith
Nothing makes you respect American freedom greater than being locked away in a international jail for almost a 12 months.
Working example Brittany Griner.
The previously outspoken critic of the nationwide anthem was seen with sentimental tears streaming down because the Star Spangled Banner was performed throughout the medal ceremony on the Olympics.
In 2022, Griner spent nearly 10 months in a Russian jail after being arrested for drug expenses. The WNBA star was set to serve a 9-year sentence till being released throughout a prisoner change between the U.S. and Russia the place a high-profile Russian arms supplier was traded in return.
The whole occasion appears to have prompted a change of coronary heart for Griner, who stated in 2023 an intention of standing for the anthem and the nation’s flag.
In line with ESPN, Griner informed reporters, “You could have the correct to protest, the correct to have the ability to converse out, query, problem and do all these items.”
Griner continued, “What I went by means of and every thing, it simply means just a little bit extra to me now. So I need to have the ability to stand. I used to be actually in a cage [in Russia] and couldn’t stand the way in which I wished to.”
“Simply with the ability to hear my nationwide anthem, see my flag, I positively wish to stand. Now all people that won’t stand or not come out, I completely assist them 100%. That’s our proper, as an American on this nice nation.”
After successful the Olympic gold medal with Crew USA, Griner’s feelings couldn’t be contained, and the basketball star has a newfound gratitude for this nice nation, according to USA TODAY.
“It means a lot to me,” Griner stated. “I didn’t assume I’d be right here, like I’ve stated earlier than. After which to be right here successful gold for my nation, representing, when my nation fought so onerous for me to even be standing right here – yeah, this gold goes to carry a particular place.”
Watch the video:
After Crew USA’s win in girls’s basketball, the Star-Spangled Banner rings out one final time on the #ParisOlympics. pic.twitter.com/ede9dTQfsq
— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) August 11, 2024
